Well life changes and it's a shame but I just am not thrilled about this little wheel gun. So off it goes. I'm inexperienced with selling guns privately but took quite a beating at the local GS when I slimmed the herd. Being increasingly more disabled I just struggle with shooting this fella. It's a neat little pistol, but (I can hear the critical comments already) I did a lot better with my .380 Walther. Better yet with my Shield 2.0. It bugs me keeping a pistol I'll just let sit in a drawer. There, I've almost convinced myself. What is a fair price? All original 1973 box and contents. Just a couple of 5 round sessions. OK got my armor on...
Model 37 in original box and cleaning kit
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Well life changes and it's a shame but I just am not thrilled about this little wheel gun. So off it goes. I'm inexperienced with selling guns privately but took quite a beating at the local GS when I slimmed the herd. Being increasingly more disabled I just struggle with shooting this fella. It's a neat little pistol, but (I can hear the critical comments already) I did a lot better with my .380 Walther. Better yet with my Shield 2.0. It bugs me keeping a pistol I'll just let sit in a drawer. There, I've almost convinced myself. What is a fair price? All original 1973 box and contents. Just a couple of 5 round sessions. OK got my armor on...
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Well, we are all temporary caretakers of guns...any children or grandchildren interested in your model 37?
I would guess it is worth $500-550 to the right buyer. As you painfully recall, a dealer might offer you $200-250. Listing it here in the Wanted to Sell/Trade section would probably find you a willing new caretaker.
I would guess it is worth $500-550 to the right buyer. As you painfully recall, a dealer might offer you $200-250. Listing it here in the Wanted to Sell/Trade section would probably find you a willing new caretaker.
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In 2015, I responded to your original post and suggested that "New In Box" with all papers and tools from the 1970's might make it a $450-525 gun. It sounds like it is now "close to new in box" according to your post. Since prices seem to have softened slightly since 2015, $400-450 is probably a reasonable range, but others will most likely be along with additional suggestions.
sbrmike
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I have a model 37 square butt model. It is a great carry piece; not much fun on the range though. I like and highly recommend the Desantis ankle holster in leather. The loaded 37 is so light you forget it is even on! Mine is a 1969 model in pretty nice condition and I gave $425.00 out the door from a friend.
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ordnanceguy
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Yup. I know a guy who bought a very high condition, blued Model 37 about 4 months ago and paid $450 OTD at a gun show in FL. No box or papers but a very nice gun with diamond stocks that had shipped in 1968. I thought that was a very good deal for the buyer.
One negative about the M37 (and M12) is that the anodized finish is not very durable. Staring at it for more than 60 seconds can leave detectable deficits in the finish....OK, I am exaggerating to make the point, but not much. Thus, M37s in high condition are scarce as they tended to get carried and the finish degraded much faster than a blued finish, in my experience.
I would think that a NIB M37 from the early '70s ought to be a $500-550 gun.
One negative about the M37 (and M12) is that the anodized finish is not very durable. Staring at it for more than 60 seconds can leave detectable deficits in the finish....OK, I am exaggerating to make the point, but not much. Thus, M37s in high condition are scarce as they tended to get carried and the finish degraded much faster than a blued finish, in my experience.
I would think that a NIB M37 from the early '70s ought to be a $500-550 gun.
That is one sweet little 37, nothing quite like a J Frame for me, own several, they all fit my hand like a custom made glove.
Take especially good care of her, a gift like that from a friend is so much more special than anything you will ever purchase IMHO. Years from now he will likely be a memory, but you will always have a very special keepsake remember him by, DO NOT sell that gun!
Perhaps a fine bottle of Scotch to say thanks.
Take especially good care of her, a gift like that from a friend is so much more special than anything you will ever purchase IMHO. Years from now he will likely be a memory, but you will always have a very special keepsake remember him by, DO NOT sell that gun!
Perhaps a fine bottle of Scotch to say thanks.
I bought one about 5 yrs. ago unfired, box papers and everything for $550. I didn't know where to get another pistol like that but I knew where to get another $550. The seller and I are both happy. Larry
